Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

"I'm hitting order right now! First up, gotta snag that trellis, your mom's got a thing for wisteria, perfect for guiding those vines... Then, I'll grab a few hydrangea pots. Come May, they'll bloom and have Sanford green with envy..."

Sanford was Norris' colleague. They taught different subjects but got along famously, as both were seasoned gardening enthusiasts.

Years back, Sanford had moved out of the faculty housing complex, snapping up a condo nearby.

Given it was on the ground floor, it came with a little yard, which he'd packed to the brim with flowers.

But due to the limited space, he could only manage small potted plants. Dreaming of lush, expansive blooms like hydrangeas was out of the question.

No sooner said than done, Norris whipped out his phone to scroll through Amazon. Suddenly, he paused, "Moving to the new place, what about this house then?" Roseanne replied, "Let's keep it."

"Is that necessary?" Norris noted how other teachers, upon moving, promptly sold their houses.

Given its prime location near Horizon Future Middle School, it attracted a lot of buyers, mainly parents relocating to be near their children's school.

And of course, the selling price was quite attractive.

Norris was sentimental about the old house, but considering the fortune they'd spent on the new villa, selling it could recoup some of the expenses. Roseanne knew what was on his mind, but still-

"Even if we're not living here, let's hold onto it a bit longer."

asked, "Wait

"You'll see."

world

it's just that matters like

lead

upon the contract in the study. Recognizing the familiar "Pinehollow," curiosity got the better of her,

estate agent, asking to drop by tomorrow for

can I start moving

with us. We just need to

chimed in, "Then I'll pack some clothes and

...

came

Madge were up with the birds. Norris was busy moving his favorite plants around, while

called for a pickup truck, loading it with pots large and small,

seat, "Anne, I'll head over with the driver. Once your mom's done packing, you two head to

"Okay."

in the morning,

was already waiting at the door, greeting them with a bright smile,

much it for the paperwork, quick and easy." She explained